As New York Comic Con continues to bring together fans and creators from around the world, WEBTOON Entertainment took its celebration to new heights—literally—by ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell in Times Square.
WEBTOON Entertainment (Nasdaq: WBTN), home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, marked the occasion to honor its vibrant community of creators and passionate fans who continue to redefine the future of digital storytelling.
Yongsoo Kim, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global WEBTOON, delivered remarks before officially ringing the bell, symbolizing WEBTOON’s growth from a pioneering digital comics platform into a global entertainment powerhouse.
The moment underscored WEBTOON’s expanding influence within the pop culture landscape, especially as the company continues to adapt its beloved webcomics into hit films, dramas, and animated series. From Lore Olympus to Sweet Home and Omniscient Reader, WEBTOON has helped bridge the gap between creator-driven storytelling and mainstream entertainment.
As the closing bell echoed through Times Square, it wasn’t just a celebration of success—it was a reminder of how far the digital comics medium has come, and how its next chapter continues to be written by millions of readers and creators worldwide.
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Source: Nasdaq
